Crawl Space Update in Blenheim, ON

Crawl space construction has changed over the years. Previously it was considered important to allow venting into the space from the exterior, insulation between the floor joists and a gravel base for drainage should water seep in.

New building techniques have shown a completely closed area with insulation along the walls and into the header provides a much better result. Humidity does not build up under the first floor and the area will stay warmer allowing the heating systems to work less.

In the case shown, the crawl space was clean and clutter-free but was not complete. It had outside vents into the area, rigid foam insulation along the exterior walls- but not into the headers- and a gravel base.

Advanced Basement Systems was called to update the area and improve the conditions. Encapsulation was completed with Clean Space, closed-cell spray foam was installed for insulation including into the headers, and the vents closed off.

The home now has a warm dry space which will improve the living areas above. Advanced Basement Systems provides home owners in London, Chatham, Windsor, Sarnia and surrounding areas complete free inspections to update outdated and troublesome crawl spaces.

Contact us if you want to improve your home.